Smart Shutter | Setting up a BlueSMiRF with Software Serial and Arduino

I was recently accepted into a beta test for MIT dealing with a prototype Arduino board and their website. I’ll create a final post showcasing the completed project, but for step by step updates check out their website here, and my personal project page here. Now on to the tutorial.

I always reset my module after I dust it off for use, jussttt in case:

Because I know I’ll need to do this again, I’ve decided to take the time writing a post explaining how to get communication going between an Arduino and a PC using serial over bluetooth in windows 8.

Hey! This post was written a long time ago, but I'm leaving it up on the off-chance it may help someone, but proceed with caution. It may not be a good idea to blindly integrate this code or work into your project, but instead use it as a starting point.